We’ve entered that period in the year when clubs are beginning to decide what they’ll do with their current crop of players, either on loan or actually at the club. Jose Mourinho has to decide what to do about his strikers, Petr Cech and his loanees. Chelsea have a variety of players on loan with all demonstrating their talent on occasions. However, it looks as though Kurt Zouma will be the only one that could break into the Chelsea team next season.
One of those players is Oriol Romeu. I bet some of you are surprised to learn that the Spaniard is still on the books at Chelsea considering he never really took off in England just yet. But, that could change as West Ham United are lining up a bid to add some quality to their shaky midfield. The Metro have reported that the Hammers want someone to stabilise their midfield so they can keep possession far better and, in turn, provide a bigger threat in attack.
While West Ham are interested in buying the former Barcelona starlet, I think Chelsea should see how he does on loan for just one more season. However, it can only be to a Premier League club as he needs experience in this league. Plus the Chelsea scouts can keep a close eye on his development.
The reason why I think he should only be allowed to go on loan is because he showed signs of real promise before his injury a couple of seasons ago while at the Blues. He seemed to be a disciplined and hard-working midfielder with plenty of potential to unlock. However, he has stagnated since that injury and his spell at Valencia only reinforced that. Just 13 appearances in the La Liga is all he was given.
But, I just think he needs to get his confidence back, have a good run in a Premier League team and I think we’ll see the kind of form that could get you a place in the Chelsea squad. He has the attributes, most of us have seen that, but he now just needs a platform to prove that he’s not finished yet.